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India left Australia behind by 144 runs.
Akshar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja scored half-centuries.
New Delhi. Team India has started the Border Gavaskar Trophy in the best way. In the Nagpur Test, the hosts have released sixes from the number one team, be it bowling or batting. Spinners dominated this match. There is talk all around of the Indian all-rounders, who have forced the visitors to struggle with their all-round performance.
Ravindra Jadeja dominated the Nagpur Test, who has returned to the team after almost 6 months. At first he battered the guests with his bowling. Veterans like Steve Smith to Marnus Labushen could not stand in front of Jadeja. After that, they are making the guests work hard even with the bat. Not only this, Akshar Patel also washed his hands in the flowing Ganges, not by bowling but by batting, he has surprised everyone. A total of 81 runs have been shared between the two all-rounders. Ravindra Jadeja is unbeaten on 66 while Patel is on 52.
Rohit Sharma gave Valentine’s gift
Like in 2018, Rohit Sharma has given Valentine’s gift to his wife Ritika by scoring a brilliant century. Hitman 4 years ago, Rohit played a century against South Africa on 13 February. During that time Ritika was also present in the field. Now Akshar Patel has also got married and is planning to give Valentine’s gift to his wife.
India adopts 2017 strategy in Nagpur, three players wreak havoc on this ground
lady luck worked
Akshar Patel’s batting has seen improvement in the last several matches. But his shots looked great in this match. He is batting on 52 runs, now it has to be seen whether Akshar is able to convert his innings into a century or not. After the match, Akshar Patel said that Lady Luck has worked for him. The star all-rounder has started a new life by getting married only last month. Till the second day, Team India is 144 runs ahead of the guests.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : February 10, 2023, 18:51 IST